U-19 World Cup warm-up game: India win by massive 372 runs

Dhaka, Jan 23: India started off their Under-19 World Cup preparations on a bright note as their batsmen dominated in the warm-up game against Canada today to post a mammoth 485/3 in 50 overs. In reply, the opposition were bundled out for 113 as India won by a massive 372 runs.

Kishan blasted 16 fours and 7 sixes in his 86-ball knock. Bhui too was in top form, smashing 10 fours and 7 sixes in his 71-ball stay at the wicket.

The final flourish came through left-hander Mahipal Lomror who blitzed a 23-ball 55 (4x4, 4x6). Rishabh Pant, who opened the batting with Kishan, scored 62 (37 balls, 5x4, 5x6). Sarfaraz Khan contributed 48 before retiring. Lomror later took 3 wickets.

Canada bowlers suffered at the hands of Indian batsmen. Off-spinner Harsh Thaker was the most expensive with forgettable figures of 1/102 in 10 overs.

India, coached by batting legend Rahul Dravid, are in Group D with Ireland, Nepal and New Zealand. They open their World Cup campaign in Mirpur on January 28 (Thursday) against Ireland. The tournament runs from January 27 to February 14.